Luverne, North Dakota facts for kids
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Luverne, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Steele |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31 |
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29 |
| • Density | 113.28/sq mi (43.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58056
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-48580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1030048 |
Luverne is a city in Steele County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 31 at the 2010 census. Luverne was founded in 1912.
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Geography
Luverne is located at 47°15′6″N 97°56′8″W / 47.25167°N 97.93556°W (47.251610, -97.935674). It is located in southwest Steele County, about a mile north of the Steele County-Barnes County line on Steele County Highway 25. Luverne is about four miles (6 km) east of the Steele County-Griggs County line. Luverne is just a few miles away from Lake Astabula, a man-made reservoir on the Sheyenne River.
Luverne's closest neighbor is Sibley, North Dakota, four miles (6 km) away.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 225 | — | |
| 1930 | 177 | −21.3% | |
| 1940 | 187 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 154 | −17.6% | |
| 1960 | 109 | −29.2% | |
| 1970 | 84 | −22.9% | |
| 1980 | 65 | −22.6% | |
| 1990 | 41 | −36.9% | |
| 2000 | 44 | 7.3% | |
| 2010 | 31 | −29.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 29 | −6.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2018 Estimate |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 31 people, 17 households, and 9 families residing in the city. The population density was 119.2 inhabitants per square mile (46.0/km2). There were 21 housing units at an average density of 80.8 per square mile (31.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.3% White, 6.5% Native American, and 3.2% from two or more races.
There were 17 households, of which 17.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.3% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.1% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.82 and the average family size was 2.44.
The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 16.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 38.8% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.8% male and 45.2% female.
Economy
Luverne has two businesses located within the city limits. The first is Luverne Farmers Elevator, a grain handling and shipping facility. The second is known as "Dirty Johnny's", a bar and grill. "Dirty Johnny's" is owned by local John T. Rowh and is a favorite of the local farmers. Dirty Johnny's is known for Bobbi Jo Burger and Mama Rowh's homemade pizza. Which are both recipes created by John's late wife Bobbi Jo Rowh. A third business, the "New People's Store" recently closed its doors when the U. S. Postal Service decided to end its operation in Luverne. Residents now must travel to purchase basic needs and gasoline in Hope, Cooperstown, or Valley City, the largest city within 30 miles (48 km) of Luverne.
Luverne is also home to a number of larger farm operations in the region, both grain and livestock operations. Luverne also boasts a hunting preserve as one of its area businesses.
Education
Luverne is within the Hope-Page Public Schools.
Luverne had its own K-12 school system until the early 1970s. At that time, Luverne merged with the Hope, school district. Luverne's school aged population is bused to Hope, 15 miles (24 km) away, or Page 22 miles (35 km) away, for education, depending on their secondary or elementary status. The school's activities have been merged with the Finley-Sharon school district, two other communities in Steele County. With this merger, a great deal of Steele County is now groups for extracurricular activities together, laying the groundwork for a possible future merger of the entire region into one school district.
See also
In Spanish: Luverne (Dakota del Norte) para niños
